"rgf" > wrote in message news:_CIDd.6431$8l.3611@pd7tw1no...
> Collector/Classic plates/tags are causing me a bit of a problem for my
> recently aquired '59. Thankfully the '78 has none of these problems.
> Curious if others have had these problems and what you did about it or
> what happened -
>
> Under our regulations in B.C. for collector plates the car appearance and
> condition must meet certain requirements which include (I include only the
> items that are presenting difficulty)
> - Exterior
> Paint-stock appearance. No Primer, blemishes or missing trim. No
> visible body rust or trim. No dents or chips in bodywork or trim
> Convertible top- Undamaged and in good working condition
> Interior
> - Interior Flooring/Carpeting - Original or reproductions in good
> condition
>
> What I have is on the exterior two colour blemishes where the paint, which
> is original and untouched, has slightly different colouring due natural
> fading. Also on the paint there is the usual heat crinkle in the hood
> center as well as two places (one on the trunk lid and the other on
> driver's side front fender) that have 1/2 dozen or less small unburst
> bubbles. The carpeting is also original and in fabulous condition (no
> frays, snags or other fabric faults) but has age faded to almost light
> brown burlap colour. The top has a small one inch mouse hole in it for
> which vinyl repairing makes much sense as the top is otherwise in
> excellent condition, soft and bright.
>
> My difficulty is that although the vehicle and it's usuage handily meet
> the requirements for these plates, and the ensuing lower insurance rates,
> I do NOT wish to repair or replace either the carpet, top or the paint.
> This is not a monetary consideration but rather that it is totally
> original... a hard to find breed. I'd like to keep it that way.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Richard
Richard, a buddy of mine ran into this same issue in Ontario. He took the
car to the license bureau and let them see that it was not a junker. They
issued the HMV (Historical Motor Vehicle) plates with no further questions.
It's an annoyance, but it worked for him.